Top Things to do in Cayo
Things to do in Cayo, Belize: The Best Tours
Discover the best top things to do in Cayo, Belize including Private Xunantunich Day Trip from San Ignacio, Xunantunich Mayan Ruin And Cave Tubing from Belize city , Xunantunich & Food Tour from San Ignacio, Cave Tubing & Zipline at Jaguar Paw, Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM) Cave, Cave Tubing with local tour Guide and Belizean Lunch, Cave Tubing and Zipline Adventure (Boat Transfer), Xunantunich and Cahal Pech from San Ignacio, Xunantunich and Cave Tubing Combo Tour from San Ignacio, Cave Tubing & Xunantunich (Mayan Ruins) From Placencia.
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1. Private Xunantunich Day Trip from San Ignacio
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Travel back in time and experience what life was like in the city of Xunantunich, one of Belize’s most popular Mayan sites. This tour from San Ignacio takes you to San Jose Succotz, a Maya-Mestizo village located close to the Western Border and delivers you on an old-fashioned, hand-cranked ferryboat to the magnificent ruins deep in the Belizean rainforest. Admire astronomical carvings at El Castillo (The Castle) and sweeping views of the Belize River Valley and neighboring Melchor de Mencos, Guatemala once you’ve climbed the steep pyramid steps to the top! Hotel pickup and drop-off within San Ignacio Town are included.
Inclusions: Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off from within San Ignacio Town limits
Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pick up and Drop off outside San Ignacio Town limits
Reviewed By RetireBlz
I would highly recommend for tours or transfers. My husband and I were lucky enough to have Francisco "Cisco" as our guide for the transfers and the cave tubing. He is extremely knowledgeable about the trees, plant, birds, etc. We learned a lot from him. When we transferred to Placencia, our lodging was hard to find, but Cisco stayed with us until we found the place and made sure we were able to get into the room before leaving! He even carried our bag with all our snorkel gear in it!!. He was amazing! Rick & Donna H
2. Xunantunich Mayan Ruin And Cave Tubing from Belize city
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
This 6-hour tour to the ancient Mayan center of Xunantunich sits on an impressive hilltop just near the border of Belize and Guatemala. Xunantunich was a major ceremonial center during the classic period.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Souvenir photos (available to purchase), Gratuities
Reviewed By caros
We absolutely loved our tour with Paul! Pick up from Belize Express started off our adventure to Altun Ha... We amazingly had the place to ourselves! And Paul took the time to explain the ruins and the surrounding areas to us, climbed the steps and took some great pictures for/of us. We then had any amazing lunch at the Teaky Tavern followed by exploring the forests and caves... Perfect weather, great company! We would definitely recommend booking your private tour with Paul, you will not regret it!
3. Xunantunich & Food Tour from San Ignacio
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Xunantunich & Food Tour: YOU, 4 local dishes, 3 Stops, 1 Mayan site Great adventure, lots lot of fun and food! This amazing food tour takes in the best of historical and cultural Belizean cuisine with a twist of mayan ingredients that may fire your appetite for more local food and hunger for more of the impressive El Castillo at Xunantunich. Your late morning brunch or midday dish, after Xunantunich, has you sampling scrumptious salbutes, empanadas and pibil (pork dish) . Your day concludes a 'Kekchi Maya chocolate making before being taken to your HOTEL/RESORT in San Ignacio town (for any AIRBnB please contact us to see if pickups are available for you location) (rice & beans or other local dish can replace Pibil for vegetarians)
Inclusions: Bottled water, guided tour of Xunantunich, Transportation to any hotel in San Ignacio Town (locations outside of Town incur additional FEE)
Exclusions: Souvenirs, Alcoholic drinks; gratuities, Transportation to hotels/Resorts OUTSIDE of San Ignacio Town are only available for an extra fee, infants' car seats & other facilities/expenses required by infants.
Reviewed By B5156FParielc
Loved our tour day! Elio was such a great tour guide!!! My husband and I had a blast with him. An absolute great way to see so many things in one day!
4. Cave Tubing & Zipline at Jaguar Paw
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Plan this exciting fun cave tubing and ziplining activity at Jaguar Paw, a beautiful, pristine natural area located in central Belize. You will be mesmerized by the cave formations and also witness the forest's canopy from a bird's eye view.
Inclusions: Lunch, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Gratuities, Towels
Reviewed By ChelsMbrown
Our guide Wilson was so knowledgeable about the various things in the hiking trails and took his time to stop and show us the various plants and even wildlife at the Jaguar Preserve. At the end of the hike we arrived at a beautiful and refreshing waterfall that we enjoyed so much. In the afternoon we had a local maya lunch followed by this culture teaching us how they make delicious savory chocolate directly from the fruit. This was definitely an adventurous day in Belize I will never forget. Definitely a must do tour with Untame Belize from Placencia.
5. Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM) Cave
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
The ATM Cave is one of the most historical sights in the world. It is an incredibly beautiful underground world filled with glittering stalactites and stalagmites.
Inclusions: Lunch, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Parking Fees
Exclusions: Gratuities, Towels
Reviewed By ChelsMbrown
Our guide Wilson was so knowledgeable about the various things in the hiking trails and took his time to stop and show us the various plants and even wildlife at the Jaguar Preserve. At the end of the hike we arrived at a beautiful and refreshing waterfall that we enjoyed so much. In the afternoon we had a local maya lunch followed by this culture teaching us how they make delicious savory chocolate directly from the fruit. This was definitely an adventurous day in Belize I will never forget. Definitely a must do tour with Untame Belize from Placencia.
6. Cave Tubing with local tour Guide and Belizean Lunch
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
learn about local use of plants while hiking to the starting point for Cave Tubing. hear the importance of the Cave to the Mayas and also local knowledge of the Maya Culture. Tube into several cave, swim to the secret chamber and observe Maya Artifacts and Beautiful Cave Formation.
Inclusions: Lunch, Alcoholic Beverages, Snacks, Bottled water, Helmet, inner Tubes, Headlamps, Life vest, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions:
Reviewed By Mia_the_explorerr
This tour was a highlight of my day! I was with a family and they made the tour even better! So much Mayan information in only one day! Leo, the guide, did a FABULOUS job teaching us about the Caracol history. He was awesome! Very knowledgeable and if he didn’t know the answer, he made sure to figure it out. The pools at the end was exactly what we needed on a hot day! The view there was amazing. All in all, this trip is a must as this Pyramid is known as Mother of ALL Belizian Mayans! A must if you want to climb it!!
7. Cave Tubing and Zipline Adventure (Boat Transfer)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Our cavetubing and Zipline excursions only require two guests to confirm. We are fully licensed and insured and with more than 20 years in the hospitality industry we are sure to offer you a top quality adventure.
Inclusions: Soda/Pop, Snacks, Lunch, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Reviewed By grouya
My husband and I were in Belize in early March for our honeymoon. We are both the type to research things before we book and were hesitant to book the cave tubing adventure with Ridge and Reef due to lack of reviews. We are so glad we booked, we had an amazing time! The company owner (Leonardo) was very involved making sure every detail went as we wanted it. He checked in with us during the tour to make sure things were good. The company was very accommodating with any and everything we needed (transportation, food, general knowledge of Belize, etc.). Ridge and Reef was very responsive and easy to communicate with. I would book this tour again in a heartbeat and I would definitely use this company again as they have proven they are trustworthy and reliable. The cave tubing tour is a MUST! The cave system we toured is one of the most unique places I have ever seen. It is absolutely beautiful. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and nice. The tour guide grew up in the area going to the cave as a child, so he was able to take us to an additional empty cave (the main cave was full of tourists) in addition to the rest of the cave system where all the tourists are. A tasty lunch of homemade tamales was also provided. If you are on the fence about booking this tour, GO FOR IT. You can always just reach out to the company, based on our experience they will be more than happy to work with you.
8. Xunantunich and Cahal Pech from San Ignacio
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 15 reviews
7:30am - 8am pickup from hotels in SAN IGNACIO Town for 2 great Maya sites: Cahal Pech & Xunantunich, unique places to get yourselves familiar with Maya history. Climb, explore and fascinate yourselves with extraordinary structures built by mysterious Mayan people who continue to captivate our full attention and never ending questions as to who, where and what happened to them. Let yourself be pampered by the cool jungle settings, towering structures, let the Maya land whisper to you many of its secrets through your knowledgeable local guide, let time come to a standstill, while you admire breathtaking views of the forest-covered neighboring sites of Actuncan and San Lorenzo Valley before enjoying lunch at a local Restaurant. TOUR STARTS from SAN IGNACIO town UNLESS arrangements are made with local provider PRIOR to tour date. SPECIAL DIETS or ALLERGIES must be informed at time of booking. EXTRA FEE (payable cash at pickup time) for any pickups & drop offs OUTSIDE SAN IGNACIO TOWN.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Lunch, Professional local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (select hotels only), Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Entrance fees and meals for infants, pickups & drop offs to hotels/resorts OUTSIDE of San Ignacio Town
Reviewed By B5156FParielc
Loved our tour day! Elio was such a great tour guide!!! My husband and I had a blast with him. An absolute great way to see so many things in one day!
9. Xunantunich and Cave Tubing Combo Tour from San Ignacio
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 87 reviews
A full day tour starts when your guide meets you at your hotel in San Ignacio Town followed by a short drive to Xunantunich. After exploring & climbing El Castilloand rest of the Maya site you will then be driving (approx 1.5hrs) to 'Jaguar Paw' where you will enjoy lunch before getting your cave tubing gear before hiking (approx 20 - 30 mins depending on your pace) to the starting point of the cave tubing tour. Go cave tubing, through the crystalline water of this underground system and enjoy a relaxing tubing adventure. (This tour may be affected by seasonal rains - flash floods, so your tour may be susceptible to changes only during extremely wet days) (lunch for this tour is packed lunch especially for special dietary needs - at times you may have lunch at a local restaurant at 'Jaguar Paw')
Inclusions: all entrance fees, cave tubing equipment, water, light snack, lunch, Hotel pickup and drop-off (within San Ignacio), small group tours
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks, souvenirs, gratuities, Excess luggage charges (where applicable), pickups & drop offs OUTSIDE of San Ignacio Town (contact us to confirm availability)
Reviewed By B5156FParielc
Loved our tour day! Elio was such a great tour guide!!! My husband and I had a blast with him. An absolute great way to see so many things in one day!
10. Cave Tubing & Xunantunich (Mayan Ruins) From Placencia
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
We will visit one of the most impressive Mayan Ruins in Belize, Xunantunich! Float through mysterious limestone archways beckoning you into the mouths of centuries-old caves, holding untold stories of Maya rituals. Explore the many breathtaking formations designed by only nature and learn about the ancient rituals and ceremonies that are a part of their mystique and magic.
Inclusions: Helmets, Head lights & life Jackets, Air-conditioned vehicle, Lunch, Parking Fees
Exclusions:
Reviewed By SLGallegos
Israel and Jason were amazing. They put together a customer itinerary for us that included everything we were hoping to do. Prompt pick up, great information on the tour, and excellent customer service. I recommend them highly!
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